NEW* Clinical Engineering Technician {OPSEU C-26-151}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician to support safe and economical healthcare through the implementation of Medical Device Technology Services. The role requires experience servicing medical equipment such as patient beds, lifts, and sterilizers, with responsibilities spanning installation, maintenance, and coordinating with vendors.

This mid-level technician will engage in preventative maintenance, maintain CMMS records, participate in quality programs,

Qualifications

• Graduate from a 2–3 year Engineering Technician/Technology program or equivalent training.
• 3-5 years of recent maintenance experience in a hospital or clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains non-diagnostic hospital equipment per manufacturers' specs (patient beds, lifts, sterilizers, water systems, etc.).
• Perform incoming inspections, installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of equipment as required.
• Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Participate in capital equipment planning and trials/evaluations of new equipment.
• Order parts and materials for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain CMMS records and documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Provide clinical engineering support across sites as needed.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Engineering Tech program

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Department: Clinical Engineering

The role of the Clinical Engineering Technician is to provide safe, effective and economical healthcare. The primary responsibility is the implementation of Medical Device Technology Services including adherence to recognized safety, quality, cost and efficiency standards. This mid-level technician has a number of years of experience servicing progressively more sophisticated medical equipment including items such as instrument washers, sterilizers, electric hospital bed, and patient over bed lifts, renal water systems and nurse call systems.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains all non-diagnostic hospital equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications (patient beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, parking machines, renal reverse osmosis systems, patient lift systems, MDRD equipment, and any other non-diagnostic equipment as required)
• Perform incoming inspections/installation/commissioning of new equipment and decommissioning of old equipment as required
• Coordination of outside contractors, vendors, agencies and other departments
• Participate in capital equipment planning and trial/evaluation of new equipment
• Order parts/materials needed to repair/maintain hospital equipment
• Acquires the training and knowledge necessary to repair and service new and existing medical equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks, maintains excellent records, and participates in department and hospital quality programs and initiatives
• Maintain/ update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Project work and other duties as assigned
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Provides Clinical Engineering support to NBRHC and off-site locations, including travel between sites as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a 2–3-year Engineering Technician/Technology program and/or a combination of other technical/ mechanical/ plumbing/ electrical/ training required
• 3-5 years of recent maintenance experience in a hospital or clinical environment required
• Applicable experience/training with electronic hospital beds, patient lifts, instrument washers, sterilizers and reverse osmosis water units an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronics, medical instrumentation, troubleshooting, and recognized standards required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to provide leadership and support with hospital equipment within the facility and off-site locations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with employees and clients required
• Excellent attendance and work record required, with references
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure own safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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